Work community

Company culture isn't something written in personnel policy. It's something you feel. In the way you talk to each other. In how new employees are welcomed. And in the energy that comes from teams pulling together. A strong company culture is the backbone of any organisation - and the foundation for both well-being and results.

At Mystery Makers, we work every day to strengthen the culture of organisations. We help teams connect, build trust and create a culture where everyone feels like an important part of the whole - right from the first day of onboarding.

If you need to define corporate culture, it often means the sum of the values, norms and behaviours that characterise a workplace. It's about how decisions are made, how co-operation works and how people treat each other in both good times and bad.

In other words, company culture is the invisible system that guides daily life and influences engagement, wellbeing and performance. A strong company culture can create a work environment where employees thrive, stay longer and perform at their best. And it all starts with, How new employees are greeted.

Onboarding is not just a practical introduction. It's cultural communication. When new employees walk through the door, it's the company's first and perhaps most important chance to show what your company culture is really like. How do you collaborate? What do you value? How do you feel the sense of community? How do you celebrate a victory? How do you deal with defeat? 

A thoughtful onboarding process not only creates an overview and confidence - it also anchors the company's values. The new employee should feel seen, included and invited into the community. This happens not only through welcome meetings, but also through social activities where the culture is experienced.

Culture in organisations is not developed in a meeting room. It is created in everyday life - and in relationships. And in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding the time and space to cultivate culture can be a challenge, but that's why it's crucial to make it an active priority. 

In our experience, the companies that are most successful at strengthening their culture have one thing in common: they make room for human connections. This is especially true in onboarding phaseswhere new employees should quickly feel part of the team - both professionally and socially.

A high performance culture is not just about ambitions and KPIs. It's also about psychological safety, trust and clarity of direction. When employees know what is expected and when they feel safe enough to contribute and take responsibility, engagement and quality of work increases.

But a high performance culture doesn't happen by itself - it requires a conscious work culture where there is room to fail, learn and grow together. At Mystery Makers, we create an environment where teams can practice collaboration, strengthen relationships and feel how their contribution makes a difference. This is where a strong culture starts to germinate. Just like the tomato plants.

At Mystery Makers, we offer experiences and activities that aren't just entertaining - they create learning, relationships and culture. When we bring teams together for a Mystery Hunt or a Mystery Room tour, participants experience each other in new roles, opening up new insights into everyday collaboration and communication.

It is a strong complement to onboarding processesbecause it:

• Creating cross-functional relationships from day one
  
  
• Anchoring company values in practice
  
  
• Supports a positive work culture
  
  
• Motivate and engage new employees

A strong work culture isn't just a competitive advantage - it's a necessity for employee retention and wellbeing. Through targeted onboarding activities and culturally rooted teambuilding experiences, we help you make your company culture vibrant and sustainable.